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Embraer Institute celebrates 25 years of the transformative power of education
March 31, 2026
Guided by initiatives that connect young people to quality education and promote civic development, creating long-term social impact
São José dos Campos, Brazil, March 31, 2026 – The Embraer Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. A commemorative event held today in Brazil brought together around 300 people from different generations, including current and former students of Embraer High Schools, educators, partners, and volunteers. The transformative power of education was the central theme of the program.
“The mission of changing the reality of low-income young people through programs of excellence has been at the heart of the Embraer Institute since its founding. This educational work generates solid and lasting results, preparing new generations to face their challenges with greater confidence and more opportunities. It is a concrete contribution to building a fairer and more inclusive society, an effort that continues to mobilize and inspire us,” says Andreza Alberto, Embraer’s Vice President of People, ESG, and Corporate Communications.
The two high schools, located in São Paulo State in Brazil, are the Institute’s main drivers of social, economic, and human development. Recognized for their high admission rates to public universities – above 80% – they serve 720 students each year on a full-time basis. The selection process is highly competitive, with an average of 15 applicants for each available spot. Among those admitted, 80% receive social scholarships that exempt them from tuition and cover expenses such as meals, uniforms, transportation, and educational materials.
“We have a solid educational model that also prepares students for active citizenship. Ultimately, we aim to educate individuals who can multiply the effects of their learning in society and become leaders for a more sustainable world,” says André Tachard, Director of the Embraer Institute. “This positive impact is further amplified through strategic partnerships and programs like Ciência Diversa [technology training], Asas do Bem [volunteering], and Climate Emergency [humanitarian aid],” he adds.
Tuesday’s celebration included the community of the Engineering Specialization Program (PEE), which was also created in 2001 – another Embraer investment initiative that has education as a strategic pillar.
Embraer Institute – 25 Years
· 5,500 students graduated
· Over 3,000 applicants per year
· 80% of students receive social scholarships
· Above 80% admission rate to public universities or private universities with 100% scholarships
· Over 1,000 alumni supported with undergraduate scholarships
· Over 3,000 volunteers registered on the Asas do Bem platform
· 5% of Embraer employees engaged in Embraer Institute initiatives in 2025
· Over 200 educational projects supported at partner NGOs
· Over 23,000 people positively impacted by community engagement initiatives
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About the Embraer Institute
Founded in 2001, the Embraer Institute was created with the goal of investing Embraer’s private social capital in programs primarily focused on education. In addition to operating two full-time high schools in the cities of São José dos Campos and Botucatu, in the interior of São Paulo State, the Institute invests financial and human resources in projects that positively impact society.
About Embraer A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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